Gay Car Boys, Author at Star Observer /author/gay-car-boys Setting Australia’s LGBTI agenda since 1979 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 11:15:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 /wp-content/uploads/2023/02/starobs.png Gay Car Boys, Author at Star Observer /author/gay-car-boys 32 32 Land Rover Discovery Sport: The perfect “gayboy” car /features/motoring/land-rover-discovery-sport-the-perfect-gayboy-car/141768 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 11:15:04 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=141768 THE name Land Rover conjures many happy memories from my childhood. Friends with ancient Landies and Toyota FJ40s crawling up the highway bound for Fraser Island fishing trips. The ancient ...

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Cheeky Cherokee: The cheap Jeep off-roader /features/motoring/cheeky-cherokee-the-cheap-jeep-off-roader/139284 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:25:39 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=139284 I’VE been saying it for a while now, how is Jeep doing it for the price without the thing falling apart? But first, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: ...

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A Liberty to drive /features/motoring/a-liberty-to-drive/138275 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 08:05:29 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=138275 MY Subaru connection goes back to my childhood with many happy hours spent in both the back and the front seats. (Oh, get your minds out of the gutter.) The ...

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Subaru Outback: Comfy, Safe and Roomy /features/motoring/subaru-outback-comfy-safe-and-roomy/136918 Fri, 22 May 2015 10:02:00 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=136918 I CAN’T count the number of lesbians who have asked why I haven’t reviewed a Subaru. Well, wonder no more. The latest Outback is large, spacious, well-equipped and like most ...

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Pro_Cee’d GT: Kia cooks up a bit of Korean spice /features/motoring/pro_ceed-gt-kia-cooks-up-a-bit-of-korean-spiced-with-chilli/120538 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:27:28 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=120538 I LIKE it, I like it a lot. It’s a funny name, Pro_Cee’d, but Kia pronounces it as “proceed” which makes much more sense. The Gen Y marketer who thought ...

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Renault Megane CC: A mixed bag /features/motoring/renault-megane-cc-a-mixed-bag/133308 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 07:59:45 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=133308 I like a bit of a convertible. There is nothing like an open road, the wind in the hair, and the sun on your skin, as long as the day ...

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The mini pocket rocket /features/motoring/the-mini-pocket-rocket/131748 /features/motoring/the-mini-pocket-rocket/131748#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2015 04:05:43 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=131748 Yes, yes, yes, oh yes: looks, heritage, superb drive, build quality. Oh dear me, no: expensive, long list of options. I must declare that I am a Mini tragic. Impossibly ...

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Beaming the way for SUVs /features/motoring/beaming-the-way-for-suvs/131730 /features/motoring/beaming-the-way-for-suvs/131730#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2015 03:26:36 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=131730 WE normally drive a car for a full week, but offered a chance for a spin in a couple of updated BMW SUVs we thought a couple of mini-reviews would ...

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Honda CRV Diesel: Comfy and economical /features/motoring/honda-crv-diesel-comfy-and-economical/122133 /features/motoring/honda-crv-diesel-comfy-and-economical/122133#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2014 01:41:28 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=122133 BUYING a car is more than just handing over cash, it’s really all about buying a life style. Even people who don’t consider themselves car people want to spend their ...

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Lexus ES brings sexy (luxury) back /features/motoring/lexus-es-brings-sexy-luxury-back/129043 /features/motoring/lexus-es-brings-sexy-luxury-back/129043#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2014 09:01:29 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=129043 LEXUS has taken a different design direction of late and as a result, the frumpy frocks are gone. Now there are luscious exteriors, and impeccable cabins which have been lavished ...

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Volvo V40: The Accidental Hot Hatch /features/motoring/volvo-v40-the-accidental-hot-hatch-final-draft/125839 /features/motoring/volvo-v40-the-accidental-hot-hatch-final-draft/125839#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2014 06:42:56 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=125839 Yes, yes, yes, oh yes: tech, comfy seats, great ride, smooth predictable handling. Oh dear me, no: the Satnav’s diabolical input and snail-like speed. If you could have any features ...

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Mini SUVs: Peugeot’s 2008 is cute and quirky. /features/motoring/mini-suvs-peugeots-2008-is-cute-a-quirky/119706 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 04:59:55 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=119706 Yes, yes, yes oh, yes! Tasteful design inside and out, fuel efficient, good quality throughout. Oh dear me, no: four-speed auto, five-speed manual, lack of get-up-and-go (please sir may I ...

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Golf GTi MK VII: VW dialled up the delicious and daring a notch or two /features/motoring/golf-gti-mk-vii-vw-dialled-up-the-delicious-and-daring-a-notch-or-two/121449 /features/motoring/golf-gti-mk-vii-vw-dialled-up-the-delicious-and-daring-a-notch-or-two/121449#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2014 02:30:49 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=121449   What a cracker. Oh, yes: superb engine, increased power, better ride, impeccable interior. Oh dear me, no: horrible tartan fabric, USB hard to get to, iPhone 5 needs a ...

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FJ Cruiser: Who’s A Dirty Boy Then? /features/motoring/fj-cruiser-whos-a-dirty-boy-then/126254 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 07:28:27 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=126254   *NOTE TO EDITOR* HIGH DEF PICS ARE AVILABLE BUT WORDPRESS COMPRESSES PICS             left Designer: Jin Kim and, right Chief Engineer: Akio Nishimura   ...

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Corolla: “Oh What A Feeling”, of beige, just a slightly nicer shade /features/motoring/corolla-oh-what-a-feeling-of-beige-just-a-slightly-nicer-shade/125837 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 06:15:33 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=125837     Yes Yes Yes oh YES!: nippy, modern looks, economical engine, gadgets Oh dear me no: lifeless steering, generally uninspiring, still beige  Remember those beaten up old 70’s Corollas ...

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Eyjafjallajökull: Toyota HiLux did it, now try saying it /features/motoring/eyjafjallajkull-toyota-hilux-did-it-now-try-saying-it/125815 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 05:55:24 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=125815       Toyota HiLux SR5: Leather and Shirtless Hunks Don’t Mix Yes Yes Yes oh Yes: sexy, butch, versatile, well made, rugged, good reputation Oh dear me no: pricey, ...

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LandCruiser Sahara: Your limo to the wild awaits. /features/motoring/landcruiser-sahara-your-limo-to-the-wild-awaits/125769 Sun, 27 Jul 2014 05:18:44 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=125769 LandCruiser Sahara: Your limo transport to the wild awaits. Yes Yes Yes oh YES!: space, luxury, silky V8, reputation, quietness Oh dear me no: Price There aren’t too many SUVs ...

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Nissan 370Z: The Strong Silent Type needs a make over /features/motoring/nissan-370z-the-strong-silent-type-needs-a-make-over/121036 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 09:12:08 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=121036 Yes, yes, yes, oh yes! Stylish exterior, comfy seats, great sounding engine, cracking drive. Oh dear me, no: ageing interior, some plastics look cheap. We reviewed the auto here a ...

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Alfa Romeo MiTo: An attractive Italian Twink needing a firm embrace /features/motoring/alfa-romeo-mito-an-attractive-italian-twink-needing-a-firm-embrace/119952 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:38:39 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=119952 Yes, yes, yes, oh yes: good looking, stylish interior (for a cheaper car) and good handling. Oh dear me, no: horrible 0.9L twin air, twin clutch not up to par, ...

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Pulsar SSS: Nissan Re-injects Pizzazz into Budget Performance /features/motoring/pulsar-sss-nissan-re-injects-pizzazz-into-budget-performance/117993 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 23:50:49 +0000 https://starobserver.com.au/?p=117993   Yes Yes Yes oh YES!: Sweet little engine, snappy performance, great fuel economy, great value Oh dear me no: Not hugely pretty, uninspiring interior (initially, then I warmed to ...

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